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SDG 17 Partnerships to achieve the Goall

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SDG 17 Partnerships to achieve the Goall

Study shows that 9 out of 10 cities have experienced climate-related disasters over the past three decades
SDG 11, SDG 17
Study shows that 9 out of 10 cities have experienced climate-related disasters over the past three decades

An analysis of 60,000 records of flooding, waterlogging, flash floods, landslides, storms, and droughts reveals regional impacts in Brazil and may inform public policy.


Scientific partnership between Brazil and Argentina withstands crises and geopolitical fragmentation
SDG 17
Scientific partnership between Brazil and Argentina withstands crises and geopolitical fragmentation

During the 3rd FAPESP 2026 Conference, Ernesto Mané Jr., head of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector at the Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires, outlined ways to maintain collaboration between the two countries.


The Butantan Institute and London Science Museum are planning a joint exhibition on dengue
SDG 17
The Butantan Institute and London Science Museum are planning a joint exhibition on dengue

Announced at FAPESP Week London, the initiative will address the diseases’ global expansion from social, climatic and geopolitical perspectives.


FAPESP and the United Kingdom launch new phase of scientific cooperation in London
SDG 17
FAPESP and the United Kingdom launch new phase of scientific cooperation in London

At the opening of FAPESP Week, participants celebrated the impact of bilateral cooperation and highlighted artificial intelligence and biotechnology as priority areas for the future.


FAPESP and the United Kingdom launch new phase of scientific cooperation in London
SDG 17
FAPESP and the United Kingdom launch new phase of scientific cooperation in London

At the opening of FAPESP Week, participants celebrated the impact of bilateral cooperation and highlighted artificial intelligence and biotechnology as priority areas for the future.


FAPESP seeks to boost scientific collaboration between São Paulo and the United Kingdom
SDG 17
FAPESP seeks to boost scientific collaboration between São Paulo and the United Kingdom

The Foundation is promoting the FAPESP Week symposium in England for the third time, with the aim of consolidating and expanding partnerships in strategic areas such as energy transition and artificial intelligence.


Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024
SDG 17
Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024

The FAPESP Annual Report records over 27,000 supported projects, an 18% increase over the previous period and a record in the historical series.


Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024
SDG 17
Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024

The FAPESP Annual Report records over 27,000 supported projects, an 18% increase over the previous period and a record in the historical series.


Energy transition represents an opportunity for countries in the Global South
SDG 9, SDG 13, SDG 17
Energy transition represents an opportunity for countries in the Global South

Developing nations hold most of the mineral reserves essential for clean energy and already have experience and a pioneering spirit in creating new markets, such as bioenergy and electric cars, according to participants in a panel discussion promoted by FAPESP at COP30.


FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with Pasteur Institute of Montevideo
SDG 17
FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with Pasteur Institute of Montevideo

One of the main objectives is to encourage collaboration between researchers from the Uruguayan institution and their counterparts at the Pasteur Institute of São Paulo.


FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with Pasteur Institute of Montevideo
SDG 17
FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with Pasteur Institute of Montevideo

One of the main objectives is to encourage collaboration between researchers from the Uruguayan institution and their counterparts at the Pasteur Institute of São Paulo.


FAPESP announces the creation of 34 new Science Centers for Development
SDG 17
FAPESP announces the creation of 34 new Science Centers for Development

The fourth call for proposals for the program provides for investments of BRL 256 million. The announcement was made at a ceremony that also marked the start of Carlos Graeff’s term as the new CEO of the Executive Board.


For young scientists, an integrated approach is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change
SDG 13, SDG 17
For young scientists, an integrated approach is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change

Meeting at the State University of Campinas with a new generation of researchers points to collaboration between sectors to mitigate the consequences of global warming with climate justice.


FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with CERN
SDG 17
FAPESP signs cooperation agreement with CERN

Partnership strengthens support for researchers from the state of São Paulo to participate in activities developed by the European Organization for Nuclear Research.


Giant turtle fossil found in the state of Acre, Brazil
SDG 14, SDG 17
Giant turtle fossil found in the state of Acre, Brazil

On its first expedition, a project funded by the Amazon+10 Initiative reveals clues about the Amazon millions of years ago.


Studies assess the economic and social impacts of FAPESP research funding
SDG 17
Studies assess the economic and social impacts of FAPESP research funding

Some of the results of research in areas such as agriculture, health, technological entrepreneurship, and public policy were presented during a seminar at the Foundation.


‘Africa needs to be recognized as a producer of knowledge and interpretations of the world’
SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 17
‘Africa needs to be recognized as a producer of knowledge and interpretations of the world’

Eurídice Monteiro, the former Secretary of Higher Education in Cape Verde, delivered the 5th FAPESP 2025 Conference. She argued that science is a tool for liberation, grounded in African contributions, cognitive justice, and South-South integration.


New center will study endemic fungal diseases in Latin America
SDG 3, SDG 17
New center will study endemic fungal diseases in Latin America

FAPESP will begin supporting the Latin American Center for Medical Mycology, a global network of laboratories led by the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, which also has a unit in South Africa and will soon open another in Asia. Over five years, the foundation will contribute approximately £ 750,000, while the British institution will invest an additional £ 1 million.


FAPESP delegation welcomed at the Brazilian Embassy in Paris
SDG 17
FAPESP delegation welcomed at the Brazilian Embassy in Paris

During the visit, a cooperation agreement was signed between the University of São Paulo and the National Museum of Natural History.


Representatives from FAPESP visit the CNRS stand at VivaTech
SDG 9, SDG 17
Representatives from FAPESP visit the CNRS stand at VivaTech

Delegation visiting France to participate in FAPESP Week learns about the instruments available at the French National Center for Scientific Research to support innovation and startups.


Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions
SDG 17
Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions

The assessment was made by participants in the opening session of FAPESP Week France in Toulouse.


FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration
SDG 9, SDG 17
FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration

Researchers affiliated with São Paulo’s universities, research institutions, companies, and science and technology-based startups participate in another edition of FAPESP Week in Toulouse and Paris.


FAPESP and France discuss strategies to expand scientific cooperation in the field of health
SDG 17
FAPESP and France discuss strategies to expand scientific cooperation in the field of health

Online event brought together leaders from the Foundation, the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), and the French Embassy in Brazil, as well as researchers.


Scientific freedom faces a number of threats and challenges, says researcher
SDG 16, SDG 17
Scientific freedom faces a number of threats and challenges, says researcher

Illiberal and authoritarian governments, economic power and digital media are some of the problems facing scientists, says São Paulo State University professor Murilo Gaspardo in a lecture during FAPESP Week Germany.


International context favors expansion of scientific cooperation between Brazil and Germany
SDG 17
International context favors expansion of scientific cooperation between Brazil and Germany

The assessment was made by participants at the opening ceremony of FAPESP Week in the country.


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